There is no such person who would not be familiar with the word “souvenir”. What are these cute little things? Everything is simple. Just small gifts. However, it can also be artworks purchased in memory of a visit to a city or country. These things are united by one name - “souvenir”. What is completely understandable. But it is worth considering in order some nuances.
Souvenir. What is this?
So, more details. It is difficult to imagine modern life without such a thing as a souvenir presented to a loved one. What is, for example, a gift for a holiday? Do not know? A correctly selected souvenir is sure to please a person. Unfortunately, many consider them simple trinkets and throw them away. To avoid this trouble, it is best to choose high-quality products. Especially if they carry a functional or semantic load.
Varieties
Such products may include a variety of things. For example, stationery, a variety of figures, dishes, printing products, etc. But still let us take a closer look at the types of souvenirs.
The first group is small. These include pens, lighters, small figures. Such products are often presented to a person for no reason. Just to make him happy.
The second group is medium souvenirs. These include products that are presented to friends or colleagues in honor of an event. This is a commemorative mug, leather goods or office.
The third group is business souvenirs. These items include watches, books, or some branded items.
And the last, fourth group - VIP souvenirs. These things are distinguished by exclusivity and high cost. Presented to their fellow managers or business partners.
Apply images
Do not forget that any souvenir products can be decorated by you additionally. There are several ways to apply images.
Pad printing is a printing technology designed to apply drawings to products with a non-absorbent surface in one or more inks. This method is most often chosen to decorate lighters, mugs, pens.
A decal is a way in which a drawing is printed initially on paper, after which it is covered with a layer of varnish, soaked, and the image is transferred to a ceramic or glass surface. The firing process ends. In this case, the paint flows into the surface. The term of use of such souvenirs is not limited.
When laser engraving, images are applied to the product with a laser beam. This method is used when decorating a wooden or metal surface. The image is applied with filigree accuracy, but only in one tone.
A method similar to laser engraving is mechanical engraving. Only drawing is done using a metal cutter, not a laser beam.
Another way is embossing. Thus, the images are applied to the skin, artificial leather and wooden surfaces. Strong, but short-term heating changes the surface relief of the material in a predetermined manner. Using foil, a metal impression is left on the surface.
Screen printing or silk-screen printing is a method used to apply images to baseball caps, plastic bags, t-shirts or other souvenir products with large areas.
Good gift
And finally. Do not forget about the preferences of the hero of the occasion, choosing a souvenir for him. What would present? Think carefully. Give a lover of diving a sink, a work colleague - an original notebook, a heavy smoker - a lighter, etc. Do not hesitate, these souvenirs of your friends will not disappoint!